# James Gunn REVEALS Why He Didn't Do A Full REBOOT Of The DCU!

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Podcast: [The Kristian Harloff Show](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-kristian-harloff-show-708354)
Published: 2026-05-01T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

James Gunn is breaking down the future of DC—and the strategy might surprise you. On today's episode of The Kristian Harloff Show, we dive deep into why Gunn chose NOT to fully reboot the DC Universe, what that means for continuity, and how it impacts upcoming DC projects. We also cover major updates across film and TV, including new insights into Creature Commandos, the mystery surrounding Clayface, and whether Matt Hagen is part of Gunn's evolving DCU. Plus, there's buzz around "Disclosure Day" sparking fresh conversations about Close Encounters of the Third Kind, and a new update on Avatar 4 that reveals a significant time jump in the story. On the Marvel side (sort of), early reactions to Spider-Noir are in—and comparisons to Batman: The Animated Series are setting expectations high. If you're into DCU updates, James Gunn's vision, superhero movie news, and industry insights, this is the episode you don't want to miss. Topics Covered: James Gunn explains DCU reboot strategy Clayface and Creature Commandos connection "Disclosure Day" and Close Encounters discussion Avatar 4 time jump details revealed Spider-Noir early reactions and comparisons #DCU #JamesGunn #DCStudios #Clayface #CreatureCommandos #Avatar4 #SpiderNoir #MovieNews #KristianHarloffShow LIQUID IV: Tear. Pour. Live More. Go to https://www.LIQUIDIV.com and get 20% off your first purchase with code KRISTIAN at checkout

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